parrot
Japanese Name:
オウム
Romaji Name:
oumu
Description
↓↓
A parrot is a type of bird known for its bright colors, curved beak, and strong ability to mimic sounds, including human speech. Parrots are highly intelligent and social animals. They belong to the order Psittaciformes, which includes about 400 species such as macaws, cockatoos, parakeets, and lovebirds.
History
↓↓
Parrots belong to the bird family Psittacidae, which includes species like macaws, cockatoos, parakeets, and lovebirds. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions such as:
South America
Central America
Africa
Australia
Southeast Asia
Parrots have been known to humans for thousands of years:
In Ancient Egypt and India, parrots were kept as exotic pets.
In Ancient Rome and Greece, wealthy people admired parrots for their bright feathers and speech abilities.
During the Age of Exploration (15th–17th centuries), European explorers brought parrots back from the New World to Europe, where they became symbols of luxury and exotic beauty.
Parrots are also important in mythology, religion, and art in many cultures. For example:
In Hinduism, the god Kama (god of love) rides a parrot.
In some Native American cultures, parrots symbolize communication and color.